Care Manager - Residential Aged Care - ToowoombaJob No:NORCM349415 Location:Toowoomba About us: Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary support services for older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship. At Northridge in Toowoomba, we specialise in personalised aged care services focused on individual wellbeing and an enriched quality of life.
Our vibrant community of residents, carers, volunteers, and families share a love of nature and life.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Manager who is passionate about providing high-quality care to older people. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of the aged care industry and regulatory requirements. They will also possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with residents, staff, and families.
About the role: As the Care Manager, you will have a critical role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care and feel secure in their environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Implementing and maintaining a person-centred model of care, promoting wellness and engagement for residentsEnsuring compliance with legislative requirements and the Aged Care Quality StandardsExperience in change management and ability to participate in the on-call rosterProviding professional leadership and management to clinical and allied health team membersDeveloping and implementing care plans and conducting assessments and clinical education | mentoringMonitoring and evaluating the quality of care providedEnsuring effective communication and collaboration with residents, families, and other stakeholdersContributing to the development and implementation of policies and proceduresAbout you: The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the aged care industryCommittment to clinical education and mentoring to staffA strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirementsExcellent leadership and communication skillsThe ability to build effective relationships with residents, staff, and familiesA passion for providing high-quality care and improving the lives of older peopleStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsRelevant qualifications in nursing or a related fieldA current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)What we can offer: In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:
A professional work environment in an organisation that values dedication, care, and performanceLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to salary packagingPlentiful, free onsite parkingIf you are passionate about providing high-quality care to older people and are looking for a rewarding and challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Northridge at Toowoomba and make a difference in the lives of our residents.
We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone – the individual, family and the community.We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness,and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.Together with the congregations that founded us, we've been serving Queenslanders since 1935.We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 20 sites across the state, all the way fromTallebudgera to Rockhampton.
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